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#GRAMMAR 7.10-7.12 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, March 30)

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Grammar 7.10: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

PART 1 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.
*Pay attention to the spelling rules for comparative and superlative forms.
*If necessary, look at the connotation provided in parentheses.

2. Identify which degree the adjective is written in. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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Sentence #1: The park by the ocean is the ___________________________________________ place I have ever been in my life.
(peaceful) (-)

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Sentence #1 Degree: The park by the ocean is the ___________________________________________ place I have ever been in my life.

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Sentence #2: In my honest opinion, Jimmy Carter was a ___________________________________________ president than John F. Kennedy.
(positive) (-)

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Sentence #2 Degree: In my honest opinion, Jimmy Carter was a ___________________________________________ president than John F. Kennedy.

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Sentence #3: Granite is the ___________________________________________ rock nature makes.
(hard) (-)

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Sentence #3 Degree: Granite is the ___________________________________________ rock nature makes.

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Sentence #4: Mt. Shasta is the ___________________________________________ mountain I have ever seen.
(high) (+)

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Sentence #4 Degree: Mt. Shasta is the ___________________________________________ mountain I have ever seen.

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Sentence #5: An airplane moves at a ___________________________________________ speed than a car.
(great) (-)

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Sentence #5 Degree: An airplane moves at a ___________________________________________ speed than a car.

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Sentence #6: The ___________________________________________ problem we have is reading the German book.
(big) (+)

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Sentence #6 Degree: The ___________________________________________ problem we have is reading the German book.

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Sentence #7: My brother thinks New York is ___________________________________________ than London.
(exciting) (+)

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Sentence #7 Degree: My brother thinks New York is ___________________________________________ than London.

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Sentence #8: Joseph was ___________________________________________ than Juan.
(late) (+)

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Sentence #8 Degree: Joseph was ___________________________________________ than Juan.

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Sentence #9: The English test was the ___________________________________________ test in comparison to the Math and Science tests.
(difficult) (+)

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Sentence #9 Degree: The English test was the ___________________________________________ test in comparison to the Math and Science tests.

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Sentence #10: Yellow is the ___________________________________________ color on Brenda’s painting.
(light) (-)

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Sentence #10 Degree: Yellow is the ___________________________________________ color on Brenda’s painting.

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Sentence #11: That is the _________________________________ monkey I’ve ever seen.
(small) (-)

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Sentence #11 Degree: That is the _________________________________ monkey I’ve ever seen.

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Sentence #12: The parrots were ___________________________________________ this morning than yesterday.
(loud) (+)

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Sentence #12 Degree: The parrots were ___________________________________________ this morning than yesterday.

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Sentence #13: The tree in my front yard is the ___________________________________________ in the neighborhood.
(dominant) (+)

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Sentence #13 Degree: The tree in my front yard is the ___________________________________________ in the neighborhood.

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Sentence #14: The old well has to be ___________________________________________ than the new one.
(practical) (-)

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Sentence #14 Degree: The old well has to be ___________________________________________ than the new one.

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Sentence #15: The sidewalk is ___________________________________________ than when you arrived.
(icy) (+)

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Sentence #15 Degree: The sidewalk is ___________________________________________ than when you arrived.

Grammar 7.11: Special Adjectives that Compare

PART 2 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the positive, comparative, or superlative form.
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Twyla is taking lessons so that she can be an even _________________________________ actress. (good)

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Jillian is feeling _________________________________ according to the nurse. (well)

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The team’s record is _________________________________ this year than last. (bad)

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Krista did the _________________________________ work of the entire group. (less)

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Your card doesn’t contain very _________________________________ . (much)

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Last week I had the _________________________________ fun ever. (much)

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I have many baseball cards, but Jake has _________________________________ . (many)

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That was the _________________________________ dream I’ve ever had. (bad)

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Suddenly the patient became _________________________________ than before. (ill)

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This week’s winner won _________________________________ money in the contest than last week. (some)

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With several intact levees, Oakdale had the _________________________________ flooding of all the small towns along the river. (less)

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I usually feel _________________________________ with the flu than with a cold. (ill)

Grammar 7.11: Special Adjectives that Compare

PART 3 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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My mother said we would discuss the problem (farther/further) when we got home.

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Carrie plans to shop for a dress (later/latter) this afternoon.

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The (fewest/least) amount of work I have to do, the better!

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It rained (less/littler) last month than it has so far this month.

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James went the (farthest/furthest) down the road to find a gas station.

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(Several/Some) police officers arrived at the accident scene.

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There was (few/little) air leftover in the oxygen tank.

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Jack is the (oldest/eldest) of the four brothers since he was born two minutes before his twin.

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Of the five options offered, I prefer the (latest/last).

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The teacher called on the (least/littlest) student to answer the question.

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(Many/Much) dogs don’t wear collars.

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(Older/Elder) voters tend to show up at the polls more so than younger voters.

Grammar 7.12: Demonstratives

PART 4 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the demonstrative in each sentence. (14 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. In SEVEN of the sentences, identify the noun being modified by the demonstrative adjective. (7 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.

3. In SEVEN of the sentences, write none in the box because they contain a demonstrative
pronoun. (7 points)
Sentence #1: This appears to be the best seat available.
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Demonstrative: This appears to be the best seat available.

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Noun Modified: This appears to be the best seat available.

Sentence #2: Please send me those in the mail.
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Demonstrative: Please send me those in the mail.

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Noun Modified: Please send me those in the mail.

Sentence #3: Does anyone know how to bake this cake?
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Demonstrative: Does anyone know how to bake this cake?

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Noun Modified: Does anyone know how to bake this cake?

Sentence #4: You can check that book out of the library tomorrow.
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Demonstrative: You can check that book out of the library tomorrow.

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Noun Modified: You can check that book out of the library tomorrow.

Sentence #5: That singer is quite talented.
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Demonstrative: That singer is quite talented.

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Noun Modified: That singer is quite talented.

Sentence #6: Those do not heat as well as some.
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Demonstrative: Those do not heat as well as some.

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Noun Modified: Those do not heat as well as some.

Sentence #7: Take these to the room down the hall.
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Demonstrative: Take these to the room down the hall.

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Noun Modified: Take these to the room down the hall.

Sentence #8: This aisle contains what Susan wants.
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Demonstrative: This aisle contains what Susan wants.

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Noun Modified: This aisle contains what Susan wants.

Sentence #9: These tickets are for the concert Tuesday night.
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Demonstrative: These tickets are for the concert Tuesday night.

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Noun Modified: These tickets are for the concert Tuesday night.

Sentence #10: Dave hopes that will help us.
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Demonstrative: Dave hopes that will help us.

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Noun Modified: Dave hopes that will help us.

Sentence #11: George and Ivan painted those posters for the athletic banquet.
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Demonstrative: George and Ivan painted those posters for the athletic banquet.

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Noun Modified: George and Ivan painted those posters for the athletic banquet.

Sentence #12: This will surely amuse Hannah’s guest.
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Demonstrative: This will surely amuse Hannah’s guest.

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Noun Modified: This will surely amuse Hannah’s guest.

Sentence #13: Those tangerines taste delicious after a spicy meal.
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Demonstrative: Those tangerines taste delicious after a spicy meal.

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Noun Modified: Those tangerines taste delicious after a spicy meal.

Sentence #14: Give these to the gentleman in the gray suit.
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Demonstrative: Give these to the gentleman in the gray suit.

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Noun Modified: Give these to the gentleman in the gray suit.

Grammar 7.12: Demonstratives

PART 5 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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(That, Those) shells from Fiji certainly make an interesting collection.

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Tools like the ones in (this, these) exhibit have been used by people for thousands of years.

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(That, These) coins in my hand are Spanish money.

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(These, This) speakers provide a clearer sound than the others.

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(These, That) dessert Akili has in the back of the room is baklava.

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(This, Those) seeds will produce lettuce and carrots.

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Statues like (those, this) one are made from brass or bronze.

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(That, These) large gong at the back of the stage makes a deep, rich sound.